aytekdorken Author

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Why valves cannot be a part of Apple Home timer automations?

Does anyone now why Apple decided not to add homekit enabled valves and irrigation devices to be managable by Home Automations?

And how can I officially my a request about this from Apple?

Posted on May 12, 2023 2:09 AM

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May 12, 2023 2:15 AM in response to aytekdorken

this would be for requests I suppose

Feedback - Home App - Apple

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aytekdorken Author

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May 12, 2023 8:24 AM in response to Rudegar

Thank you, did it with the link you provided.

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